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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    NurseBlaq replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how this one can be explained in her favor. I have had supervisors get upset with me because I told them I wouldn't accept more patients because it was unsafe and I wouldn't be able to...
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    Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    NurseBlaq replied to RNbrent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't be sorry. I rehashed this thread because I wanted feedback. It already had good information so no point in starting a new one. I'm curious about the different schools/programs mentioned and...
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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    NurseBlaq replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    NurseBlaq replied to RNbrent's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm rehashing this because I, too, would like reviews on the above schools. Experiences
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    So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    NurseBlaq replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to sleep. 2 hours and I'm back up for no good reason.
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    Help me name my baby!

    NurseBlaq replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is pure comedy!
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    Virginia College closing campuses nationally

    NurseBlaq posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never heard of this college until this was on the news. Students at Virginia College in Birmingham this morning were among those learning nationwide that one of the country's largest for-profit...
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    NCLEX RN exam 2018 - finished at 265q

    NurseBlaq replied to wishingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    NCLEX-RN pass the 8th time

    NurseBlaq replied to Maysh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    NCLEX RN exam 2018 - finished at 265q

    NurseBlaq replied to wishingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And what is the PVT trick? How does that
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    NCLEX RN exam 2018 - finished at 265q

    NurseBlaq replied to wishingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my NCLEX years ago it did the same to me. However, our teachers taught us if you get critical care questions, such as Diabetes Insipidus, it means you've passed. And that was years ago...
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    Lost 15 yrs of Senority by changing departments

    NurseBlaq replied to Daytoe's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the policy back to the unit supervisor and ask her to define seniority, If she says all inclusive, make her honor it. If she says facility only, as in terms of benefits, etc., leave it...
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    Low salary same work

    NurseBlaq replied to Tiabluesky's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow! Please tell me there was a class action suit on the employer charging for insurance and not having insurance for the employees. Did you all get your money back? Where was this hell hole? So many...
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    A Fib in a young person...

    NurseBlaq replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I've been suffering Afib since late 20s. I think it's genetic but thyroid and heart disease didn't make it any
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    Is this discrimination?

    NurseBlaq replied to eacue10's topic in General Nursing

    "black people" I get mildly irked when people refer to other people, regardless of race, creed, etc as just a basic term and don't add people. They're people not objects. Ex: Jewish people, white...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    NurseBlaq replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    This too Some Tattoo Inks Can Burn You During an MRI | Smart News |
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

    NurseBlaq replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to request HR to forward your app to 2 of the 4 positions? That way you'll have options and all your eggs won't be stuck in the same basket leaving you with the potential for a repeat...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    NurseBlaq replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a single tattoo but that's my preference. I know many who do and they haven't had problems with patients. But, there are limitations to everything. I also know coworkers who walk around...
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    How to know if your license is approved or denied?

    NurseBlaq replied to Cruz1108's topic in General Nursing

    So what's the update
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    'My Patient died' Facebook post

    NurseBlaq replied to miladaniels's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've never understood why people feel the need to post all their business and feelings on social media. I'm old enough to remember when you kept certain aspects of yourself private and enjoyed privacy...
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    UAB MSN Summer 2018

    NurseBlaq replied to alidanielle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For those of you who were accepted and started, how do you like the program? Is it realistic and doable? What are your
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    Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    NurseBlaq replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patients who were clearly racist yet conducted themselves well to the point there was mutual respect between us. Then I've had a patient, or two, where they were blatantly racist and highly...
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    Racial Discrimination in the Nursing Profession

    NurseBlaq replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are really revealing themselves in this thread. OP is speaking from their experience and some immediately dismissed it, attempted to change the subject, basically demanded a thorough...
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    Help Wanted- Asking the Night Shifters for Advice

    NurseBlaq replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Turn your phone off when you're sleeping! People know you work nights but they call non-stop anyway. Let the voicemail pick it up. Otherwise, you'll have broken sleep and be more tired during your...
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    CNAs sleeping on the job... What can I do as a new nurse?

    NurseBlaq replied to jessica0rae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems like you have supportive administrative staff. Glad everything is improving. Word of caution: Be sure to do everything you're supposed to do because I've seen some hateful, vindictive staff, on...